Surgical correction of a simian foot

Foot Ankle Int. 1996 Mar;17(3):174-6. doi: 10.1177/107110079601700311.

Abstract

Congenital varus deformity of the first metatarsal can be secondary to the abnormal insertion of abductor hallucis, a space-occupying lesion of the first web space, or hypoplasia of the metatarsal. We report a unique case where all three factors were present in one foot. This was combined with talipes equinovarus, which gave the appearance of a simian or hand-like foot.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Metatarsal Bones / abnormalities*
  • Metatarsal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Orthopedics / methods
  • Radiography